Anthony Davis nearing return as recovery progresses

Draymond Green predicts the Timberwolves will beat the Mavericks in the Conference Finals. This prediction comes after Minnesota’s impressive comeback in the semifinals against the Nuggets. The Timberwolves secured their spot in the Conference Finals by winning Game 7. Green highlighted Minnesota’s teamwork as a key factor in their success….

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George took a premature leave on his team’s 101-100 Tuesday loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a freaky right leg injury. George initially collided his knee against Lu Dort for a tight rebound battle and went on to land his right leg awkwardly,…

Photo: Utah Jazz/Twitter The Utah Jazz big man Damian Jones has exercised his player option for the 2023/24 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). The move guarantees Jones’ minimum salary ($2,586,665) for next season, so the Jazz will be on the hook for that full amount. Check out…

The New York Knicks’ mission in acquiring Jalen Brunson during free agency got a little bit easier after the front office decided to move Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks to the Pistons. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks are also returning Detroits 2023 second-round pick, 20224 second-round via…

Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook had a message for his fans and nonsupporters after Tuesday’s 136-130 Game 5 road loss vs. the Phoenix Suns. (via House of Highlights): “Man, just thank you, man. I can’t say enough how appreciative I am of people that…

Photo: Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports Head coach Steve Nash can’t hide his disappointment on the continuing downslide of the Brooklyn Nets as they were rugged by the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Nash can only describe their recent defeat as “disaster” in nature, as the Nets were sent crashing on the…